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About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. The company partners with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources sectors, focusing on delivering outcomes that enhance people's lives. Capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, alongside controls and performance, procurement, supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.

The Senior Sustainability Consultant Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is open to Saudi Arabian nationals. In this strategic role, the consultant will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives. The role involves advising senior leadership, driving environmental and social impact, and ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement across business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sustainability strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into organizational operations and decision-making.
• Analyze and monitor the organization's carbon footprint, environmental impact, and resource consumption; recommend and implement reduction strategies and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international environmental regulations and sustainability standards applicable to operations in Saudi Arabia.
• Prepare comprehensive ESG reports and sustainability disclosures for stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies using industry-standard frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal departments to identify sustainability opportunities, assess risks, and drive organizational change initiatives.
• Conduct sustainability assessments and audits of business processes, supply chains, and vendor practices to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, and community organizations, to advance sustainability objectives and build strategic partnerships.
• Stay current with emerging sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and best practices; provide thought leadership and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage sustainability projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop training programs and awareness campaigns to promote sustainability culture and practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, environmental management, or corporate sustainability. This includes proven expertise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks, along with strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Demonstrated experience in carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, and environmental impact analysis is essential, as is proficiency in industry-standard sustainability reporting frameworks. The role requires excellent analytical and data interpretation skills, strong project management capabilities, and exceptional communication and presentation skills in English.

Preferred qualifications include professional certifications in sustainability (*, LEED, ISO 14001, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional) and experience with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives and sustainability goals. Knowledge of circular economy principles, sustainable supply chain management, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility programs is highly valued. Familiarity with sustainability software platforms and data management systems, along with a track record of successfully implementing sustainability programs, are advantageous.

Work Environment and Culture

Turner & Townsend fosters a work environment where individuals are empowered to affect change and succeed both professionally and personally. The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, Turner & Townsend is committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.